Nana Addo Akufu Urges Nigeria's Political Elites To Take More Assertive Lead Role in West Africa

Former Ghanaian President, Nana Addo Akufu has 

urged Nigeria’s political and economic elites to take a more assertive leadership role in West Africa by supporting efforts that strengthen continental unity and intra-African trade.

Akufo stated this in Abuja while delivering his keynote address at the launch of Former Nigerian leader, General Ibrahim Badamosi Babangida memoirs titled, "A Journey In service" which took place at Transcorp Hilton. 

Akufo-Addo who acknowledged Nigeria’s ongoing challenges, stressed that the evolution of a unified and economically integrated Africa cannot succeed without the Nigeria's firm leadership.

“I cannot forgo the chance of this prestigious platform to mount an important hobby horse of mine, I appeal once again to Nigeria’s political and economic elite to aggressively assume leadership of West Africa and Africa’s efforts toward unity and e-commerce.”

He further urged Nigeria to embrace its historic responsibility in fostering an integrated, democratic, and economically vibrant Africa.

“For our prospects of effective integration to materialize, Nigeria must take the lead. This evolution cannot succeed without you, but you will be its greatest beneficiary. I know, like all of us, you face significant challenges that require urgent attention. However, history cannot and does not wait,” Akufo-Addo said.

Reaffirming Ghana’s commitment to regional stability and development, Akufo-Addo pledged his country’s continued partnership with Nigeria in repositioning West Africa and the broader continent for sustainable growth.

“Ghana will always remain a loyal ally and a committed partner in this collective journey of advancing and repositioning our region and continent,” he assured.

A Shared Vision for Africa

Akufo-Addo’s address reinforced the urgency of unity and economic collaboration across Africa.

His call to action places Nigeria at the centre of regional transformation, urging its leaders to embrace their strategic role in shaping the future of the continent.

From VON News online